Ind. Code ch. 11-12-1

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Ind. Code § 11-12-1-1 "Community corrections program" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "community corrections program" means a community based program that provides preventive services, services to offenders, services to persons charged with a crime or an act of delinquency, services to persons diverted from the criminal or delinquency process, services to persons sentenced to imprisonment, or services to victims of crime or delinquency, and is operated under a community corrections plan of a county and funded at least in part by the state subsidy provided in IC 11-12-2. As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.240-1991(ss2), SEC.57.

Ind. Code § 11-12-1-2 Establishment; purpose

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other law, a county or any combination of counties may establish and operate a community corrections advisory board for the purpose of coordinating or operating community corrections programs. The county, in consultation with the advisory board, shall coordinate or operate community corrections programs for any of the following: (1) The prevention of crime or delinquency. (2) Persons sentenced to imprisonment in a county or local penal facility other than a state owned or operated facility. (3) Committed offenders. (4) Persons ordered to participate in community corrections programs as a condition of probation. As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.240-1991(ss2), SEC.58; P.L.104-1997, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 11-12-1-2.5 Community corrections programs; coordination of other programs

Sec. 2.5. (a) The community corrections programs described in section 2 of this chapter shall use evidence based services, programs, and practices that reduce the risk for recidivism among persons who participate in the community corrections programs. (b) The community corrections board may also coordinate or operate: (1) educational; (2) mental health; (3) drug or alcohol abuse counseling; and (4) housing; programs. In addition, the board may provide supervision services for persons described in section 2 of this chapter. (c) Drug or alcohol abuse counseling programs under subsection (b) may include: (1) addiction counseling; (2) inpatient detoxification; and (3) medication assisted treatment, including a federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence. As added by P.L.240-1991(ss2), SEC.59. Amended by P.L.104-1997, SEC.2; P.L.32-2000, SEC.4; P.L.224-2003, SEC.122; P.L.158-2014, SEC.1; P.L.184-2014, SEC.1; P.L.187-2015, SEC.4; P.L.209-2015, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 11-12-1-3 Acquisition of premises and facilities by purchase, lease, or gift; funding for establishment and operation; private agencies

Sec. 3. (a) A county or any combination of counties may acquire premises and facilities for community corrections programs by purchase, lease, or gift. These facilities and programs may be established and operated under a written contract with existing public or private agencies or institutions. (b) To provide necessary funding for the establishment, operation, and coordination of community corrections programs, a local unit of government may use unexpended funds, use appropriate tax funds, accept gifts, grants, and subsidies from any lawful source, and apply for and accept federal funds. (c) Private agencies may receive funding from any lawful source, but must comply with all rules and statutes of the department and the state board of accounts. As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.240-1991(ss2), SEC.60.

Ind. Code § 11-12-1-4 Contracts with other counties for use of programs

Sec. 4. Two (2) or more counties may contract with each other for programs or purchase from one (1) or more counties the use of these programs. As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 11-12-1-5 Licensing, inspection, or supervisory requirements imposed by law

Sec. 5. This chapter does not exclude a facility or program from applicable licensing, inspection, or other supervisory requirements imposed by law. As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.5.

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